DIS Copenhagen was a fantastic educational and social experience Past Review
By Christopher N (Architectural Studies, Tufts University) for
DIS Copenhagen: Semester
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Great time. Realized that adapting to a new environment is always possible.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Great professors and very challenging, demanding, rewarding work. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Perfect location, with tons of International students from the Copenhagen Business School. Lots of fun, made some good friends who I still keep in contact with. |
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My cooking was never very good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
CPH is one of the safest places no earth. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?
(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | I spent over a 200 dollars a week on food and drink. Very expensive. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | It's very expensive so bring more than you think you should. |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Get as far away from fully American programs as possible. Go for more immersion with an international crowd, doesn't necessarily have to be local. A good mix is best. |
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